First Friends Montessori
First Friends Montessori has been in business for 18 years in Placerville this fall.
They attribute their success to all the wonderful families and children who have helped make it grow.
The school is a private preschool serving infants through 6 years Of age.
We offer preschool, school day and Fullday programs. The Montessori curriculum includes study areas in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural Studies.
The main object of Montessori Education is to develop Order, Coordination, Concentration and Independence.
The materials in the classroom are all hands on materials developed by Maria Montessori.
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Students: 24 students
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Year Founded
1997
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
8 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: First Friends Montessori vs. Cedar Springs Waldorf School
The nearest high school and elementary school to First Friends Montessori is El Dorado Adventist School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cedar Springs Waldorf School (4.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: K-12 | 159 students 1.6 miles 1900 Broadway
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-3560
1.6
K-12
159
Summitview
Special Education School
Grades: 3-12 | 41 students 1.7 miles 670 Placerville Dr Ste 1b
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-2412
1.7
3-12
41
Grades: PK-8 | 173 students 4.6 miles 6029 Gold Meadows Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9903
4.6
PK-8
173
Country Day Montessori
Montessori School
Grades: PK-1 | 28 students 5.3 miles 2771 Spear St.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1202
5.3
PK-1
28
Grades: NS-K | 40 students 8.8 miles 4140 Mother Lode Dr Ste 100
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 677-1776
8.8
NS-K
40
School Reviews
5 8/1/2019
Our experience at First Friends Montessori has exceeded expectations. My son has attended this school for the past two years and is now more than ready to start his journey as a Kindergartner. The curriculum taught allows each student to grow at their own pace, while also providing the structure needed at this age. There are no words to describe the excellence of the teachers. They're compassionate and sincerely care about each child there! We are going to miss this school and couldn't recommend it highly enough! You won't be disappointed.
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